Authorities in the South Bay have launched an investigation after a man who was detained by San Jose police Wednesday morning died after being taken into custody.

Shortly after 8:05 a.m., officers were called to a home on South Buena Vista Avenue on reports of a family disturbance. The caller believed a physical confrontation was taking place and requested police to respond.

As officers were on their way, another caller reported that an adult male was suffering from a drug overdose. When police arrived, they found the man, who they said was naked and was "acting erratic."

After the man was detained, police said he began to experience a medical emergency. Paramedics were called to the scene and began life-saving measures.

The man was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dec

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